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Bertha Pickel

F, b. after 1894

Father*

John Pickel b. 1870, d. May 1960

Mother*

Anna N. Brandt b. 20 Dec 1870, d. 8 Nov 1931

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Berning.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Berning.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bertha Pickel married Joseph Berning.
Birth	after 1894	Bertha Pickel was born after 1894.
		She was the daughter of John Pickel and Anna N. Brandt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bertha Pickel married Joseph Berning.

Birth

after 1894

Bertha Pickel was born after 1894.

She was the daughter of John Pickel and Anna N. Brandt.

Joseph Berning

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Joseph Berning married Bertha Pickel, daughter of John Pickel and Anna N. Brandt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Joseph Berning married Bertha Pickel, daughter of John Pickel and Anna N. Brandt.

Richard H. Timmerman

M, b. 29 February 1936, d. 9 October 1994

Father*

Vincent F. Timmerman b. 1912, d. 1 Feb 1996

Mother*

Lillian M. Droessler b. 7 Dec 1911, d. 24 Oct 2005

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Richard H. Timmerman was also known as Dick.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Richard H. Timmerman was also known as Dick.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Richard H. Timmerman married Ellen L. (?).
Birth	29 February 1936	Richard H. Timmerman was born on 29 February 1936.
		He was the son of Vincent F. Timmerman and Lillian M. Droessler.
Death	9 October 1994	Richard H. Timmerman died on 9 October 1994 at age 58.
Burial	after 9 October 1994	He was buried after 9 October 1994 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Richard H. Timmerman married Ellen L. (?).

Birth

29 February 1936

Richard H. Timmerman was born on 29 February 1936.

He was the son of Vincent F. Timmerman and Lillian M. Droessler.

Death

9 October 1994

Richard H. Timmerman died on 9 October 1994 at age 58.

Burial

after 9 October 1994

He was buried after 9 October 1994 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Richard H. Timmerman witnessed the marriage of Norbert J. Droessler and Lorene J. Ruhland on 17 November 1936; Lorene Ruhland and Robert (Norbert) Droessler marriage announcement.

Germaine Wiederholt

F, b. 29 September 1916, d. 24 September 2004

Father*

Peter J. Wiederholt b. 31 Aug 1889, d. 26 Aug 1948

Mother*

Ann Wiegman b. 6 Sep 1881, d. 15 Apr 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1 June 1937	As of 1 June 1937,her married name was Loeffelholz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1 June 1937

As of 1 June 1937,her married name was Loeffelholz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 September 1916	Germaine Wiederholt was born on 29 September 1916.
		She was the daughter of Peter J. Wiederholt and Ann Wiegman.
Marriage	1 June 1937	Germaine Wiederholt married Raymond John Loeffelholz, son of Michael Loeffelholz and Theresia Dietzel, on 1 June 1937 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Raymond Loeffelholz and Germaine Wiederholt marriage announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 3, 1937 - Raymond Loeffelholz and Germaine Wiederholt marriage announcement
Death	24 September 2004	Germaine Wiederholt died on 24 September 2004 at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 September 1916

Germaine Wiederholt was born on 29 September 1916.

She was the daughter of Peter J. Wiederholt and Ann Wiegman.

Marriage

1 June 1937

Germaine Wiederholt married Raymond John Loeffelholz, son of Michael Loeffelholz and Theresia Dietzel, on 1 June 1937 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Raymond Loeffelholz and Germaine Wiederholt marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 3, 1937 - Raymond Loeffelholz and Germaine Wiederholt marriage announcement

Death

24 September 2004

Germaine Wiederholt died on 24 September 2004 at age 87.

Rosalia Wiederholt

F, b. 22 October 1913, d. 17 February 2009

Father*

Peter J. Wiederholt b. 31 Aug 1889, d. 26 Aug 1948

Mother*

Ann Wiegman b. 6 Sep 1881, d. 15 Apr 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rosalia Wiederholt was also known as Rosie.
Name Variation		Rosalia Wiederholt was also known as Rosella.
Married Name	23 February 1949	As of 23 February 1949,her married name was Menne.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rosalia Wiederholt was also known as Rosie.

Name Variation

Rosalia Wiederholt was also known as Rosella.

Married Name

23 February 1949

As of 23 February 1949,her married name was Menne.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 October 1913	Rosalia Wiederholt was born on 22 October 1913 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Peter J. Wiederholt and Ann Wiegman.
Marriage	23 February 1949	Rosalia Wiederholt married Leo Menne on 23 February 1949 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Rosalia Wiederholt and Leo Menne marriage announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 23, 1949 - Rosalia Wiederholt and Leo Menne marriage announcement
Death	17 February 2009	Rosalia Wiederholt died on 17 February 2009 at age 95 Rosalia Rosie T. Menne, age 95, formerly of Potosi, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. She was born on October 22, 1913 in Jamestown Township, WI the daughter of Peter and Anna (Wiegman) Wiederholt. Rosalia married Leo Menne on February 23, 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1976. Together they farmed for many years near Potosi. Rosalia was a member of St. Andrew Thomas Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar Society. She also volunteered in many of the church activities. Rosalia was also was a member of the Happy Quilters Club in Potosi and enjoyed gardening. Rosalia is survived by her daughter, Rita (John) Simonsen, Pardeeville; one sister, Sister Leota Wiederholt, Milwaukee; one brother, Leonard Wiederholt, Dubuque; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; a son and daughter in infancy; two brothers, Hilary and Cletus Wiederholt and two sisters, Sister Ann Petrine and Germaine Loeffelholz. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was held in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends were welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi and from10:00 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 October 1913

Rosalia Wiederholt was born on 22 October 1913 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Peter J. Wiederholt and Ann Wiegman.

Marriage

23 February 1949

Rosalia Wiederholt married Leo Menne on 23 February 1949 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Rosalia Wiederholt and Leo Menne marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 23, 1949 - Rosalia Wiederholt and Leo Menne marriage announcement

Death

17 February 2009

Rosalia Wiederholt died on 17 February 2009 at age 95 Rosalia Rosie T. Menne, age 95, formerly of Potosi, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. She was born on October 22, 1913 in Jamestown Township, WI the daughter of Peter and Anna (Wiegman) Wiederholt. Rosalia married Leo Menne on February 23, 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1976. Together they farmed for many years near Potosi. Rosalia was a member of St. Andrew Thomas Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar Society. She also volunteered in many of the church activities. Rosalia was also was a member of the Happy Quilters Club in Potosi and enjoyed gardening.

Rosalia is survived by her daughter, Rita (John) Simonsen, Pardeeville; one sister, Sister Leota Wiederholt, Milwaukee; one brother, Leonard Wiederholt, Dubuque; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; a son and daughter in infancy; two brothers, Hilary and Cletus Wiederholt and two sisters, Sister Ann Petrine and Germaine Loeffelholz.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was held in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends were welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi and from10:00 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Rosalia Wiederholt was the maid of honor at the wedding of Raymond John Loeffelholz and Germaine Wiederholt on 1 June 1937 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Raymond Loeffelholz and Germaine Wiederholt marriage announcement.
In February 1974 25th wedding anniversary of Leo and Rosalia (Wiederholt) Menne.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 17, 1974 - 25th wedding anniversary of Leo and Rosalia (Wiederholt) Menne

Henry Adam Lange

M, b. 23 May 1878, d. 5 January 1964

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Henry Adam Lange married Justine Droessler, daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.
Birth	23 May 1878	Henry Adam Lange was born on 23 May 1878 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death	5 January 1964	He died on 5 January 1964 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Henry Adam Lange married Justine Droessler, daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.

Birth

23 May 1878

Henry Adam Lange was born on 23 May 1878 at Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

5 January 1964

He died on 5 January 1964 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85.

Walter Joseph Thor

M, b. 25 January 1914, d. 21 January 2001

Father*

August Thor b. 1884, d. 25 Aug 1972

Mother*

Mary Droessler b. Sep 1893, d. 1919

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 January 1914	Walter Joseph Thor was born on 25 January 1914 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of August Thor and Mary Droessler.
Death	21 January 2001	Walter Joseph Thor died on 21 January 2001 at age 86.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 January 1914

Walter Joseph Thor was born on 25 January 1914 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of August Thor and Mary Droessler.

Death

21 January 2001

Walter Joseph Thor died on 21 January 2001 at age 86.

Ivyl Annette Thor

F, b. 11 August 1918, d. 28 August 2010

Father*

August Thor b. 1884, d. 25 Aug 1972

Mother*

Mary Droessler b. Sep 1893, d. 1919

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	3 May 1938	As of 3 May 1938,her married name was Brand.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

3 May 1938

As of 3 May 1938,her married name was Brand.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 August 1918	Ivyl Annette Thor was born on 11 August 1918.
		She was the daughter of August Thor and Mary Droessler.
Marriage	3 May 1938	Ivyl Annette Thor married Andrew Valentine Brand on 3 May 1938.
Death	28 August 2010	Ivyl Annette Thor died on 28 August 2010 at age 92.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 August 1918

Ivyl Annette Thor was born on 11 August 1918.

She was the daughter of August Thor and Mary Droessler.

Marriage

3 May 1938

Ivyl Annette Thor married Andrew Valentine Brand on 3 May 1938.

Death

28 August 2010

Ivyl Annette Thor died on 28 August 2010 at age 92.

Andrew Valentine Brand

M, b. 2 December 1912, d. 18 October 1991

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 December 1912	Andrew Valentine Brand was born on 2 December 1912 at Texas.
Marriage	3 May 1938	He married Ivyl Annette Thor, daughter of August Thor and Mary Droessler, on 3 May 1938.
Death	18 October 1991	Andrew Valentine Brand died on 18 October 1991 at Iowa at age 78.
Burial	after 18 October 1991	He was buried after 18 October 1991 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 December 1912

Andrew Valentine Brand was born on 2 December 1912 at Texas.

Marriage

3 May 1938

He married Ivyl Annette Thor, daughter of August Thor and Mary Droessler, on 3 May 1938.

Death

18 October 1991

Andrew Valentine Brand died on 18 October 1991 at Iowa at age 78.

Burial

after 18 October 1991

He was buried after 18 October 1991 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

(?) Droessler

F, d. after 1939

Father*

Joseph Droessler b. 11 Apr 1852, d. 5 Mar 1919

Mother*

Caroline Wiederholt b. 13 Nov 1855, d. 1 Dec 1896

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was (?) Bode.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was (?) Bode.

Life Event	Date	Description
		(?) Droessler was the daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.
Marriage		(?) Droessler married Joseph Bode.
Death	after 1939	(?) Droessler died after 1939.

Life Event

Date

Description

(?) Droessler was the daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.

Marriage

(?) Droessler married Joseph Bode.

Death

after 1939

(?) Droessler died after 1939.

Joseph Bode

M, d. after 1939

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Joseph Bode married (?) Droessler, daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.
Death	after 1939	Joseph Bode died after 1939.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Joseph Bode married (?) Droessler, daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.

Death

after 1939

Joseph Bode died after 1939.

Raymond Peter Klaas

M, b. 22 November 1898, d. 2 April 1979

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 November 1898	Raymond Peter Klaas was born on 22 November 1898.
Marriage	10 September 1918	He married Loretta Anna Kuhle on 10 September 1918.
Marriage	6 May 1952	Raymond Peter Klaas married Genevieve M. Oyen on 6 May 1952 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	2 April 1979	Raymond Peter Klaas died on 2 April 1979 at age 80.
Burial	after 2 April 1979	He was buried after 2 April 1979 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 November 1898

Raymond Peter Klaas was born on 22 November 1898.

Marriage

10 September 1918

He married Loretta Anna Kuhle on 10 September 1918.

Marriage

6 May 1952

Raymond Peter Klaas married Genevieve M. Oyen on 6 May 1952 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

2 April 1979

Raymond Peter Klaas died on 2 April 1979 at age 80.

Burial

after 2 April 1979

He was buried after 2 April 1979 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle

Urban F. Klaas b. 1919, d. 1968
Eileen M. Klaas b. 6 Oct 1920, d. 15 Oct 2017
Merlin Joseph Klaas+ b. 11 Oct 1922, d. 24 Oct 1999
Mary E. Klaas b. 1924, d. 1992
Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas b. 16 Aug 1926, d. 15 Oct 2008
Robert C. Klaas+ b. 3 Jul 1928, d. 6 Feb 2009
Herbert J. Klaas b. 2 Jun 1930, d. 14 Jan 1936
Kenneth Louis Klaas b. 1932, d. 2008
Loretta Klaas b. 26 Oct 1933, d. 13 Jun 2019
Jeanetta Klaas b. a 1936
John M. Klaas b. 25 Mar 1936, d. 11 Oct 1995

Loretta Anna Kuhle

F, b. 10 February 1900, d. 5 February 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	10 September 1918	As of 10 September 1918,her married name was Klaas.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 September 1918

As of 10 September 1918,her married name was Klaas.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 February 1900	Loretta Anna Kuhle was born on 10 February 1900 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage	10 September 1918	She married Raymond Peter Klaas on 10 September 1918.
Death	5 February 1943	Loretta Anna Kuhle died on 5 February 1943 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 42 Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 5, 1943 - Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas obituary
Burial	after 5 February 1943	She was buried after 5 February 1943 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 February 1900

Loretta Anna Kuhle was born on 10 February 1900 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.

Marriage

10 September 1918

She married Raymond Peter Klaas on 10 September 1918.

Death

5 February 1943

Loretta Anna Kuhle died on 5 February 1943 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 42 Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 5, 1943 - Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas obituary

Burial

after 5 February 1943

She was buried after 5 February 1943 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Loretta Anna Kuhle and Raymond Peter Klaas

Urban F. Klaas b. 1919, d. 1968
Eileen M. Klaas b. 6 Oct 1920, d. 15 Oct 2017
Merlin Joseph Klaas+ b. 11 Oct 1922, d. 24 Oct 1999
Mary E. Klaas b. 1924, d. 1992
Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas b. 16 Aug 1926, d. 15 Oct 2008
Robert C. Klaas+ b. 3 Jul 1928, d. 6 Feb 2009
Herbert J. Klaas b. 2 Jun 1930, d. 14 Jan 1936
Kenneth Louis Klaas b. 1932, d. 2008
Loretta Klaas b. 26 Oct 1933, d. 13 Jun 2019
Jeanetta Klaas b. a 1936
John M. Klaas b. 25 Mar 1936, d. 11 Oct 1995

Urban F. Klaas

M, b. 1919, d. 1968

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Urban F. Klaas was also known as Edwin.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Urban F. Klaas was also known as Edwin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1919	Urban F. Klaas was born in 1919.
		He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Death	1968	Urban F. Klaas died in 1968.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1919

Urban F. Klaas was born in 1919.

He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Death

1968

Urban F. Klaas died in 1968.

Eileen M. Klaas

F, b. 6 October 1920, d. 15 October 2017

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	26 June 1940	As of 26 June 1940,her married name was Schaefer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

26 June 1940

As of 26 June 1940,her married name was Schaefer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 October 1920	Eileen M. Klaas was born on 6 October 1920.
		She was the daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Marriage	26 June 1940	Eileen M. Klaas married Joseph John Schaefer on 26 June 1940.
Death	15 October 2017	Eileen M. Klaas died on 15 October 2017 at age 97 Eileen M. “Dot” Schaefer, age 97, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Manor Care in Platteville. She was born on October 6, 1920 in Louisburg, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas. On June 26, 1940, she was married to Joseph J. Schaefer and their union was blessed with 8 children and many grandchildren. In addition to her strong faith, Dot’s life centered around her children and she spent many hours praying for them and their families. She loved family Christmas parties, baking cookies, and was known as “Grandma Shakes” later in life. Surviving are 7 children: Joseph R. Schaefer, Atkinson, NH; Bill (Ina) Schaefer, Potosi; Mary (David) Timmerman, Platteville; Connie (Tim) Walsh, Dubuque, IA; Jerry (Deb) Schaefer, North Liberty, IA; Ruth (Sam Brinkman) Schaefer, Sun Prairie; and Denis (Sara) Schaefer, Grimes, IA; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters: Loretta “Sis” Duggan, Platteville; Jane (Jim) Flogel, Dubuque, IA; Diane (Mike) Pitzen, Dickeyville; sister-in-laws, Jeanette Klaas and Judy Klaas; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Dot was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gene; step-mother, Gen Klaas; 7 brothers: Urban, Merle, Robert, Herb, Kenny, John, and Msgr. Raymond E. Klaas; and a sister, Marie Muller. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends may call on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Eileen M. “Dot” Schaefer Memorial Fund has been established with proceeds going to the St. Andrew / Thomas Parish. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 October 1920

Eileen M. Klaas was born on 6 October 1920.

She was the daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Marriage

26 June 1940

Eileen M. Klaas married Joseph John Schaefer on 26 June 1940.

Death

15 October 2017

Eileen M. Klaas died on 15 October 2017 at age 97 Eileen M. “Dot” Schaefer, age 97, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Manor Care in Platteville. She was born on October 6, 1920 in Louisburg, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas. On June 26, 1940, she was married to Joseph J. Schaefer and their union was blessed with 8 children and many grandchildren. In addition to her strong faith, Dot’s life centered around her children and she spent many hours praying for them and their families. She loved family Christmas parties, baking cookies, and was known as “Grandma Shakes” later in life.
Surviving are 7 children: Joseph R. Schaefer, Atkinson, NH; Bill (Ina) Schaefer, Potosi; Mary (David) Timmerman, Platteville; Connie (Tim) Walsh, Dubuque, IA; Jerry (Deb) Schaefer, North Liberty, IA; Ruth (Sam Brinkman) Schaefer, Sun Prairie; and Denis (Sara) Schaefer, Grimes, IA; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters: Loretta “Sis” Duggan, Platteville; Jane (Jim) Flogel, Dubuque, IA; Diane (Mike) Pitzen, Dickeyville; sister-in-laws, Jeanette Klaas and Judy Klaas; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Dot was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gene; step-mother, Gen Klaas; 7 brothers: Urban, Merle, Robert, Herb, Kenny, John, and Msgr. Raymond E. Klaas; and a sister, Marie Muller.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends may call on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Eileen M. “Dot” Schaefer Memorial Fund has been established with proceeds going to the St. Andrew / Thomas Parish. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is serving the family.

Mary E. Klaas

F, b. 1924, d. 1992

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary E. Klaas was also known as Marie.
Married Name		Her married name was Muller.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary E. Klaas was also known as Marie.

Married Name

Her married name was Muller.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary E. Klaas married Norbert J. Muller.
Birth	1924	Mary E. Klaas was born in 1924.
		She was the daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Death	1992	Mary E. Klaas died in 1992.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary E. Klaas married Norbert J. Muller.

Birth

1924

Mary E. Klaas was born in 1924.

She was the daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Death

1992

Mary E. Klaas died in 1992.

Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas

M, b. 16 August 1926, d. 15 October 2008

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas 2008

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 August 1926	Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas was born on 16 August 1926.
		He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Death	15 October 2008	Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas died on 15 October 2008 at age 82 Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 17, 2008 - Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas obituary
Burial	after 15 October 2008	He was buried after 15 October 2008 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 August 1926

Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas was born on 16 August 1926.

He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Death

15 October 2008

Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas died on 15 October 2008 at age 82 Reverand Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 17, 2008 - Monsignor Raymond Edward Klaas obituary

Burial

after 15 October 2008

He was buried after 15 October 2008 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Herbert J. Klaas

M, b. 2 June 1930, d. 14 January 1936

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 June 1930	Herbert J. Klaas was born on 2 June 1930.
		He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Death	14 January 1936	Herbert J. Klaas died on 14 January 1936 at age 5 Herbert Klaas killed on sled, hit by car driven by George Dalsing. Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 14, 1936 - Herbert Klaas killed on sled
Burial	after 14 January 1936	He was buried after 14 January 1936 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 June 1930

Herbert J. Klaas was born on 2 June 1930.

He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Death

14 January 1936

Herbert J. Klaas died on 14 January 1936 at age 5 Herbert Klaas killed on sled, hit by car driven by George Dalsing.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 14, 1936 - Herbert Klaas killed on sled

Burial

after 14 January 1936

He was buried after 14 January 1936 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Kenneth Louis Klaas

M, b. 1932, d. 2008

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1932	Kenneth Louis Klaas was born in 1932.
		He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Death	2008	Kenneth Louis Klaas died in 2008.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1932

Kenneth Louis Klaas was born in 1932.

He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Death

2008

Kenneth Louis Klaas died in 2008.

John M. Klaas

M, b. 25 March 1936, d. 11 October 1995

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 March 1936	John M. Klaas was born on 25 March 1936.
		He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Death	11 October 1995	John M. Klaas died on 11 October 1995 at age 59.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 March 1936

John M. Klaas was born on 25 March 1936.

He was the son of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Death

11 October 1995

John M. Klaas died on 11 October 1995 at age 59.

Joseph John Schaefer

M, b. 10 February 1919, d. 7 July 2000

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 February 1919	Joseph John Schaefer was born on 10 February 1919 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage	26 June 1940	He married Eileen M. Klaas, daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle, on 26 June 1940.
Death	7 July 2000	Joseph John Schaefer died on 7 July 2000 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 February 1919

Joseph John Schaefer was born on 10 February 1919 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Marriage

26 June 1940

He married Eileen M. Klaas, daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle, on 26 June 1940.

Death

7 July 2000

Joseph John Schaefer died on 7 July 2000 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81.

Norbert J. Muller

M, b. 30 May 1922, d. 1 November 1983

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Norbert J. Muller married Mary E. Klaas, daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Birth	30 May 1922	Norbert J. Muller was born on 30 May 1922.
Death	1 November 1983	He died on 1 November 1983 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 61.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Norbert J. Muller married Mary E. Klaas, daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Birth

30 May 1922

Norbert J. Muller was born on 30 May 1922.

Death

1 November 1983

He died on 1 November 1983 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 61.

Loretta Klaas

F, b. 26 October 1933, d. 13 June 2019

Father*

Raymond Peter Klaas b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 2 Apr 1979

Mother*

Loretta Anna Kuhle b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	10 February 1954	As of 10 February 1954,her married name was Duggan.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 February 1954

As of 10 February 1954,her married name was Duggan.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 October 1933	Loretta Klaas was born on 26 October 1933.
		She was the daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.
Marriage	10 February 1954	Loretta Klaas married Delmer E. Duggan on 10 February 1954.
Death	13 June 2019	Loretta Klaas died on 13 June 2019 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 85 Loretta “Sis” Catherine (Klaas) Duggan, 85, of Platteville, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Father James Kotch will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass on Monday at St. Mary’s. Memorials may be made to the Loretta C. Duggan Memorial Fund. Loretta was born on October 26, 1933, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas of Louisburg, WI. She attended elementary schools in Louisburg and Kieler, WI, and high school at St. Joseph Academy in Dubuque, where she graduated on June 1, 1951, with highest honors. She was employed as secretary to the registrar at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, for the next three years. On Feburary 10, 1954, Loretta was united in marriage to Delmer E. Duggan and they lived their married lives in Shullsburg, Dodgeville, Hazel Green, and Platteville. Delmer preceded her in death on July 6, 1994. They celebrated 40 years of marriage in 1994. Delmer and Loretta were self-employed in a number of Platteville business ventures. In 1963, they started the Bel-Aire Awning Company. From 1969 to 1979, they owned and operated the Golden Haze, the Patio Lounge, the Irish Pub, and the Speakeasy. In 1980, they started Instant Shade Nursery. From 1984 to 1988 they owned and operated The Car World and from 1988 to 1995 they owned and operated the Super 8 Motel. Loretta’s faith was a big part of her life, as she was a very devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Loretta was the mother of seven children, including a daughter, Deborah (Duggan) Mann, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1983. Her surviving children are, Rick (Gaye Lynne) Duggan, John (Janet) Duggan, James Duggan, David “Butch” Duggan, Lora Lee (Henry) Kohnlein, and Dan Duggan; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jane (Jim) Flogel and Diane (Mike) Pitzen; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Klaas and Judith Klass; and one brother-in-law, Dean Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delmer; daughter, Deborah; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Urban (Jean) Klaas, Merlin (Dorothy) Klaas, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Raymond Klaas, Robert Klaas, Herbert Klaas, Kenneth Klaas, and John (Nancy) Klaas; two sisters, Eileen “Dot” (Joseph) Schaefer and Mary (Norbert) Muller; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, LaVon Rogers, Darlene (Joe) Busch, and Mercedes (Dan) Rooney.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 October 1933

Loretta Klaas was born on 26 October 1933.

She was the daughter of Raymond Peter Klaas and Loretta Anna Kuhle.

Marriage

10 February 1954

Loretta Klaas married Delmer E. Duggan on 10 February 1954.

Death

13 June 2019

Loretta Klaas died on 13 June 2019 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 85 Loretta “Sis” Catherine (Klaas) Duggan, 85, of Platteville, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Father James Kotch will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass on Monday at St. Mary’s. Memorials may be made to the Loretta C. Duggan Memorial Fund.

Loretta was born on October 26, 1933, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Kuhle) Klaas of Louisburg, WI. She attended elementary schools in Louisburg and Kieler, WI, and high school at St. Joseph Academy in Dubuque, where she graduated on June 1, 1951, with highest honors. She was employed as secretary to the registrar at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, for the next three years. On Feburary 10, 1954, Loretta was united in marriage to Delmer E. Duggan and they lived their married lives in Shullsburg, Dodgeville, Hazel Green, and Platteville. Delmer preceded her in death on July 6, 1994. They celebrated 40 years of marriage in 1994.

Delmer and Loretta were self-employed in a number of Platteville business ventures. In 1963, they started the Bel-Aire Awning Company. From 1969 to 1979, they owned and operated the Golden Haze, the Patio Lounge, the Irish Pub, and the Speakeasy. In 1980, they started Instant Shade Nursery. From 1984 to 1988 they owned and operated The Car World and from 1988 to 1995 they owned and operated the Super 8 Motel. Loretta’s faith was a big part of her life, as she was a very devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Loretta was the mother of seven children, including a daughter, Deborah (Duggan) Mann, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1983. Her surviving children are, Rick (Gaye Lynne) Duggan, John (Janet) Duggan, James Duggan, David “Butch” Duggan, Lora Lee (Henry) Kohnlein, and Dan Duggan; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jane (Jim) Flogel and Diane (Mike) Pitzen; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Klaas and Judith Klass; and one brother-in-law, Dean Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delmer; daughter, Deborah; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Urban (Jean) Klaas, Merlin (Dorothy) Klaas, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Raymond Klaas, Robert Klaas, Herbert Klaas, Kenneth Klaas, and John (Nancy) Klaas; two sisters, Eileen “Dot” (Joseph) Schaefer and Mary (Norbert) Muller; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, LaVon Rogers, Darlene (Joe) Busch, and Mercedes (Dan) Rooney.

Margaret Brandt

F, b. before 1860, d. 1886

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1877	As of 1877,her married name was Eckstein.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1877

As of 1877,her married name was Eckstein.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

before 1860

Margaret Brandt was born before 1860.

Marriage

1877

She married Frank Eckstein in 1877.

Death

1886

Margaret Brandt died in 1886.

Margaret Ginter

F, b. 26 June 1888, d. 5 May 1929

Father*

August Ginter b. 11 Feb 1854, d. 7 Oct 1930

Mother*

Victoria Brandt b. 13 Feb 1856, d. 14 Jul 1927

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hail.

Married Name

Her married name was Hall.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Margaret Ginter married George O. Hail.

Birth

26 June 1888

Margaret Ginter was born on 26 June 1888 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt.

Death

5 May 1929

Margaret Ginter died on 5 May 1929 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 40.

George O. Hail

M, b. 28 November 1886, d. 28 December 1956

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

George O. Hail was also known as Hall.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

George O. Hail married Margaret Ginter, daughter of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt.

Birth

28 November 1886

George O. Hail was born on 28 November 1886 at Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

28 December 1956

He died on 28 December 1956 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 70.

Veronica Ginter

F, b. 8 February 1898, d. 18 November 1984

Father*

August Ginter b. 11 Feb 1854, d. 7 Oct 1930

Mother*

Victoria Brandt b. 13 Feb 1856, d. 14 Jul 1927

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Aeschlimann.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Veronica Ginter married Ernest A. Aeschlimann.

Birth

8 February 1898

Veronica Ginter was born on 8 February 1898 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt.

Death

18 November 1984

Veronica Ginter died on 18 November 1984 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86.

Leo Ginter

M, b. 16 November 1883, d. 16 September 1964

Father*

August Ginter b. 11 Feb 1854, d. 7 Oct 1930

Mother*

Victoria Brandt b. 13 Feb 1856, d. 14 Jul 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 November 1883

Leo Ginter was born on 16 November 1883 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt.

Death

16 September 1964

Leo Ginter died on 16 September 1964 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 80.

Henry J. Ginter

M, b. October 1884, d. 2 April 1970

Father*

August Ginter b. 11 Feb 1854, d. 7 Oct 1930

Mother*

Victoria Brandt b. 13 Feb 1856, d. 14 Jul 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Henry J. Ginter married Mary Christina Kruser, daughter of August Kruser Sr. and Catherine Digmann.

Birth

October 1884

Henry J. Ginter was born in October 1884 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt.

Death

2 April 1970

Henry J. Ginter died on 2 April 1970 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85.

Henry J. Ginter witnessed the burial of Mary Ann Kirchberg after 21 November 1930; Mrs Frank Brandt (Maria Kirchberg) funeral.

Edward Frank Ginter

M, b. 19 September 1889, d. 31 July 1966

Father*

August Ginter b. 11 Feb 1854, d. 7 Oct 1930

Mother*

Victoria Brandt b. 13 Feb 1856, d. 14 Jul 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Edward Frank Ginter married Louise C. Wagner.

Birth

19 September 1889

Edward Frank Ginter was born on 19 September 1889 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt.

Death

31 July 1966

Edward Frank Ginter died on 31 July 1966 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 76.